NUF Norway is an important topic for companies that have won service contracts. Does the NUF need to be registered even before work starts in Norway? How much time needs to be planned for the formalities of registration in Norway?
NUF Norway is an important issue for any company that plans to carry out orders in Norway. Obtaining an order in Norway is good news for European companies. Norway is a very stable and promising market. Companies offering high quality and competence have a chance of long-term cooperation with Norwegian customers if the first order proves successful.
For the first assignment, you have to deal with Norwegian bureaucracy and set up a NUF in Norway and get an organisation number. Is this difficult? Yes and no. At first glance, the forms are understandable and clear, but the registration procedure is complex and requires knowledge and experience. On the other hand, you have to be patient, because the Norwegian administration works in slow motion. So how long does it currently take to register an NUF in Norway?
The registration of foreign NUF companies in Norway is in charge of The Bronnøysund Register Centre
Currently in 2025, a minimum of 5 weeks must be considered just to obtain an organisation number. Unfortunately, due to the reorganisation of Norwegian offices during the COVID era, some officials still work remotely. This has a negative impact on the speed of activities. The Norwegian administration is also facing a shortage of staff. In years past, it was possible to obtain an organisation number after only 2, at most 4 weeks.
The most time-consuming part of the process is waiting for the personal d-numbers to be assigned to the owner or members of the management of the company applying for NUF registration. This is a necessary procedure to obtain a Norwegian organisation number. The assignment of the personal number is carried out by the Norwegian Population Register, which is independent of the Norwegian Company Register. This means that we will not be able to prioritze the registration process in exceptional situations.
NUF company in Norway. Assigning an organisation number in Norway is only the beginning of the formalities.
Does obtaining the desired organisation number in Norway mean the end of registration? Not quite, as you still need to obtain the relevant access to the Norwegian electronic platform in order to be able to send online forms, which are required by the Norwegian Tax Administration, Labour Inspection or the Register of Enterprises. In many cases, other permits and IDs are also necessary for employees in selected industries, such as the HSE/HMS-ID kort in the construction industry.
We have been offering NUF registration in Norway and contract administration services to European companies for years. This is a package of services that will provide your company with a comprehensive service. We take care of all the details related to contractual formalities in Norway. We invite you to cooperate with us.
